Social media can have an impact on mental health. Learn signs of trouble and ways to use technology to improve your mental well-being.
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Mental health, safety, and even the long-term impacts for children when it comes to social media. What signs should parents be looking for, and what are the solutions to address an issue that is negatively affecting today’s youth! Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Grou...
mental health, specifically for the youngest generation of users. While most social media platforms do have age requirements for users, Murthy believes that those requirements aren’t strict enough, writing that 10 to 19 are formative years, and a “time when kids are developing their iden...
UnitedHealthcare/Courtesy photo Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, it can become all-consuming and potentially damaging to adolescent brain development, which is a cause for concern. ...
Empower kids: Have conversations with children about who they are connecting with, their privacy settings, their online experiences, and how they are spending their time online. Concerns about young people's use of social media and their overall wellness come at a time when mental health issues ...
These are trying moments for today’s young minds in the mental health arena, which has proven to be more heightened compared to any other moment in history. Children face pressures of change, not only in schools and the social media but also from their families, culture, and society. But...
needs of parents all over the world. In the end, we believe community oriented organizations like school boards, parent-teacher organizations, national and global health organizations, and non-profits likeCommon Sense Mediawill guide parents and recommend a social media browser for their kids to ...
Social mediahas become increasingly more accessible, with the vast majority of North American teens using it daily. With social media companiesmarketingto teens, it is no wonder that we see a steady increase in youth social media usage alongside a decrease in the age at which most kids ge...
“When kids learn healthy coping mechanisms, they become better equipped to handle stress and regulate their emotions, which, in turn, can boost theirresilience,” saysDr. Agnesa Papazyan, PsyD. It not only reduces the likelihood of behavioral issues but also improves their social interactions a...